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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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